Join us for the Career Academies March Community of Practice! This event will bring together practitioners and thought leaders from across the career pathways ecosystem centered on the vision of uniting public education and employment systems, so all students have access to wealth-building and purpose-driven careers.
This event is in-person and is free and open to anyone involved in developing equitable career pathways in Minnesota. Whether you come from secondary, post-secondary, employment, or a community non-profit, we hope you'll join us.
A detailed agenda will be available closer to the event date.
Exciting! Students will be joining us on the day to share their knowledge, insights and experiences. Let's listen to the youth and be inspired to take action.
A huge shoutout to our partner, Herzing University, for hosting this Community of Practice. If you’re interested in hosting the next Community of Practice, please reach out to Career Academies Program Officer, Der Yang at Der.Yang@gtcuw.org to learn more.
Light breakfast and lunch to be provided.
When: Friday, March 21 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (check in andbreakfast starts at 8:30 am) Where: Herzing University, 435 Ford Rd, St. Louis Park, MN – Room TBD
Contact Partners@gtcuw.org with any questions or accommodation requests.
Career Academies Lunch and Learn
The vision of Career Academies at Greater Twin Cities United Way is to unite public education and employment systems so that all students in Minnesota have access to wealth-building and purpose-driven careers. We do this through convening a community of practice, providing technical assistance, and investing in promising strategies and solutions.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-empowering-every-student-strategies-for-equitable-access-tickets-1223591197209?aff=oddtdtcreatorJoin us for a transformative virtual Lunch & Learn where we’ll explore how to design student-centered inclusive, accessible, and equitable career pathways programming. Open to all—don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and inspire change. Register now!
MNEEP Toolkit: Building Safe & Supportive Schools for Immigrant & English Learning (EL) Students
In late December, MnEEP's Emerging Multilingual Learners Network hosted a webinar with 100 district leaders from across the state to listen to their questions, fears, and concerns about ICE deportation threats and their impact on schools, students, and communities.
These pressing concerns underscored the need for actionable resources to guide educators and school staff in protecting students’ rights and creating safe, supportive environments for each and every student.
Clear guidance on legal and ethical responsibilities for safeguarding students.
Practical checklists for responding to situations like ICE presence on school grounds or family separations.
Strategies for addressing bullying, discrimination, and mental health challenges faced by immigrant and English Learner (EL) students.
Resources for developing sustainable, equitable school policies & culturally validating learning environments.
This toolkit is the first version of what will be an evolving resource. As new information, legislation, and best practices emerge, we will update the toolkit to reflect these changes and provide additional tools, resources, and case studies to support your work as educators. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to build this essential resource together!
Bridging the Skills Gap through High Quality Work Experiences
Teacher Externship Guide (Burnsville Chamber of Commerce and Greater Twin Cities United Way)
DEED's Career Pathways Tool
Statewide View: Minnesota partnership is connecting students to meaningful careers
Ignite Afterschool introduces Be It (Expanded Edition Guide for Youth Work)
